Weather in Las Vegas: Moderate rain expected; snow possible in the western valley

Monday’s winter storm brought only traces of rain over the Las Vegas Valley, but Mount Charleston received a few inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

There was no measurable rain at McCarran International Airport or in Henderson or North Las Vegas from 6:45 p.m. Monday, meteorologist Jenn Varian said. Mount Charleston received about 2 inches of snow.

Varian peaked at 53 degrees in Las Vegas on Monday and the lowest overnight is forecast at 38. Although there is a slight chance of remaining sprinklers during the night, the winter storm should have passed by the end of the night.

Daily highs are expected to remain in the low 50s this week. Tuesday is forecast to be 56 and sunny, Wednesday and Thursday will be 54 and mostly sunny, and Friday 56 and sunny. The midnight temperature on New Year’s Eve is forecast at 41, Varian said.

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